The 2024 Olympic men’s football tournament kicked off with a THRILLER as host nation France stunned the USA 3-0 in Marseille! The Americans nearly struck first when Djordje Mihailovic’s rocket hit the crossbar, but France turned the tide with goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise, and defender Loic Bade.
“We knew it’d be tough – the USA never gives up,” said France coach Thierry Henry, praising his team’s composure. Meanwhile, USA coach Marko Mitrović lamented the “unlucky” loss but vowed to bounce back: “We were in this game for 70 minutes.”
Other Day 1 highlights: Morocco pulled off a 2-1 upset against Argentina (after a wild fan invasion delayed the game!), Japan crushed Paraguay 5-0, and New Zealand edged Guinea 2-1.
Next up: The USA faces New Zealand on July 27, while France takes on Guinea. Will the hosts keep their momentum? Drop your predictions below!
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The 2024 Olympic men’s football tournament kicked off with a THRILLER as host nation France stunned the USA 3-0 in Marseille! The Americans nearly struck first when Djordje Mihailovic’s rocket hit the crossbar, but France turned the tide with goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise, and defender Loic Bade. 
“We knew it’d be tough – the USA never gives up,” said France coach Thierry Henry, praising his team’s composure. Meanwhile, USA coach Marko Mitrović lamented the “unlucky” loss but vowed to bounce back: “We were in this game for 70 minutes.” 
Other Day 1 highlights: Morocco pulled off a 2-1 upset against Argentina (after a wild fan invasion delayed the game!), Japan crushed Paraguay 5-0, and New Zealand edged Guinea 2-1. 
Next up: The USA faces New Zealand on July 27, while France takes on Guinea. Will the hosts keep their momentum? Drop your predictions below! 
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